SAK
Saudarkrokur
Iceland
5,692 km
3,537 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,692 km
3,537 mi / 3,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SAK YVR
Airport Name Saudarkrokur Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SAK YVR
ICAO Code BIKR CYVR
City Saudarkrokur Richmond
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Vancouver
Elevation 8 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 65.730000, -19.570000 49.190000, -123.180000

Saudarkrokur (SAK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saudarkrokur Airport (SAK) in Saudarkrokur, Iceland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,692 kilometers (3,537 miles / 3,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Saudarkrokur, it's 06:02 in Richmond. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Saudarkrokur (SAK) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Saudarkrokur Airport (SAK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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